Natural Living
What is the difference between Oeko-Tex and Organic?
What is the difference between Oeko-Tex and Organic? That’s exactly what Zita asked me this week. She’d seen some baby clothes that had a tag
Are any of the #7 plastics safe?
One of our most popular posts at Hello Charlie is the one about the numbers on plastics. In that post, I mention that not all
My Weird & Wonderful Bedtime Rituals for a Better Night’s Sleep
Like most mums, my days are chock a block full of stuff. I run multiple businesses, I have a husband who works full time and
Is Bamboo Fabric Really Eco Friendly?
Bamboo rayon is marketed as an eco friendly fibre. It’s water efficient, it rapidly regenerates, and it’s a carbon neutral fibre. That is, it is
How to Shop at Farmers Markets
I’m sure you’re thinking, “Gee, it really can’t be that hard!” But with the rise in popularity of farmers markets, especially in metropolitan areas where
How to Recycle and Rehome Unwanted Items
Spring is in the air and you’re probably elbows deep in natural cleaning products. If you’re anything like me, spring cleaning is closely followed by spring
Growing Herbs with Kids
Fresh herbs are one of the easiest things you can grow at home. Herbs add another dimension to your cooking, and give flavour to even
Spring Cleaning – DIY Natural Swaps for Cleaning Products
Spring is in the air. The nights are still cool and the mornings still frosty, but the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s just around
Simple Steps for Getting Your Cloth Nappies Clean & Bright
There’s a lot of advice out there on the internet if you’re not sure how to wash cloth nappies. If you believed everything you read,
Toxic Living – Dishwasher Powders
If you’re thinking about living a greener life, knowing where to start can be tricky. There’s so much information that it can feel overwhelming, especially
Why You Shouldn’t Use Borax in DIY Cleaning Products
If you’re into green cleaning, and making your own natural cleaning products for using around the home, you’ve probably browsed the web to find recipes.
9 Myths About Green Products
As consumers are becoming more aware about the ingredients in the products that they’re buying, manufacturers are getting more and more clever at using marketing
